Katyayani Eggplant Fruit Shoot Borer Lure Leucinodes Orbonalis

• The Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) is a significant pest affecting brinjal (eggplant) crops, particularly in regions of Northern India and Bangladesh. This pest is notoriously difficult to control, even with daily applications of insecticides. The female moth lays eggs individually on young shoots and fruits, with larvae burrowing into these parts, causing severe damage that leads to drooping shoots and infested fruits filled with larvae.

Features & Benefits

FEATURES

• Easy to apply as a foliar spray or soil drench.
• Gradually releases zinc for plant absorption.

BENEFITS

• Targeted Pest Control: Pheromone lures effectively attract and trap the male moths, disrupting the mating cycle and reducing the pest population.
• Environmentally Friendly: Reduces the need for chemical insecticides, offering a sustainable pest management solution.
• Protection of Crops: Early and consistent use of traps helps in preventing the severe damage that larvae can cause to both shoots and fruits.

Usage

CROPS

• Brinjal (Eggplant) and Potato

INSECTS/ DISEASE

• The Fruit and Shoot Borer

MODE OF ACTION

• The lure attracts the insects towards it and kills it. There by the pest population reduced

DOSAGE

• ETL (Economic Threshold Level): Aim for 6-8 moths per trap per day.
• Installation:
• Early Stage (3-4 days after crop stage): Use 10 pheromone traps per acre.
• Flowering Stage: Use 15 traps per acre
• Placement: Position traps one foot above the crop canopy for optimal catch efficiency.